About Jivitputrika Vrat Jitiya Vrat
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Jivitputrika Vrat is a significant fasting day in which mothers observe Nirjala fasting throughout the day and night for wellbeing of their children. This fast is a symbol of women's penance, maternal love, and devotion. By observing it with faith, one's children are blessed with long life, good health, radiance, and prosperity. Jivitputrika Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Ashwin as per Purnimanta Hindu lunar calendar. This fasting is mainly observed in Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. In Nepal, Jiviputrika Vrat is popular as Jitiya Vrat. In the Hemadri, this fast is described as Putriya Vrat. As quoted from Hemadri and mentioned in Vrat Parichay, the procedure of Jivitputrika Vrat is as follows
Deities & divine forms
Jivitputrika Vrat Katha is based on King Jimutvahana, Pakshiraj Garuda and a serpent named Shankhchuda. King Jimutvahana, showing kindness and humanity, is ready to become the food of Garuda himself to save Shankhchuda. Read the full story to know how King Jimutvahana saves Shankhchuda.
How to celebrate Jivitputrika Vrat Jitiya Vrat 2026
Jivit Putrika Vrat KathaJivitputrika Vrat Katha is based on King Jimutvahana, Pakshiraj Garuda and a serpent named Shankhchuda. King Jimutvahana, showing kindness and humanity, is ready to become the food of Garuda himself to save Shankhchuda. Read the full story to know how King Jimutvahana saves Shankhchuda.
Jivitputrika Vrat Jitiya Vrat 2026 — FAQs
Jivitputrika Vrat Jitiya Vrat for Diu, Daman and Diu, India is observed on 2026-10-03.
Jivitputrika Vrat is a significant fasting day in which mothers observe Nirjala fasting throughout the day and night for wellbeing of their children. This fast is a symbol of women's penance, maternal love, and devotion. By observing it with faith, one's children are blessed with long life, good health, radiance, and prosperity.
